Web shops: Tax rises attempt to seize industry
The government has been accused of trying to seize control of the web shop industry through tax increases that will “decimate” all operators and 3,000 jobs in less than a year.The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association, in a furious post-budget counter
DPM says 'open to all' 12% VAT alternatives
The Deputy Prime Minister last night said the government “remains open to all viable” alternatives to a 12 percent VAT, despite private sector fears that “the train has already left the station”.KP Turnquest indicated to Tribune Business he was willi
DPM pledges public service 'right sizing'
The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged a medium-term “right sizing of the public service”, amid warnings the government cannot delay forced civil service terminations for ever.KP Turnquest, pictured, responding to charges that the budget did to
Fin Secretary: Bahamas must avoid Barbados' 'frog in pot' fate
The Bahamas must escape “the frog in the pot” scenario if it is to avoid Barbados’s descent into an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bail-out of its unsustainable 175 percent debt burden.Marlon Johnson, the acting financial secretary, last night tol
Unions plan push for VAT-offset wage rises
Trade unions leaders “absolutely” plan to push for wage and benefit increases to offset the impact of a 60 percent VAT hike on Bahamians.Bernard Evans, the National Congress of Trade Unions (NCTU) president, told Tribune Business that middle and lowe
Breadbasket's VAT 'zero rating' brings retail relief
Government ministers and officials yesterday brought relief to food retailers by confirming that the budget’s “breadbasket” items will be treated as “zero-rated” for VAT purposes.However, their property and casualty insurance counterparts were not so
Labour Day tragedy: PM gives national address (video)
THE Labour Day celebrations were plunged into tragedy when a truck mowed through a crowd of people Friday morning, killing four and injuring 24 in an unprecedented event for the Bahamas.
Man dies in apparent drowning
A man died in an apparent drowning in Grand Bahama on Saturday afternoon.
Two men shot in Yellow Elder Gardens
Two men are in serious condition in hospital after being shot on Saturday.
Man dies in Grand Bahama crash
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a traffic accident in which a man died on Friday.
Bahamas reaches Davis Cup playoff round
With another clean sweep, the Bahamas men's team advanced to the playoff round with a chance to advance out of the American Zone III Davis Cup Tie.
Labour Day tragedy: PM plans to meet with victims’ families
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he plans to meet with the families of the victims who died in Friday’s tragic Labour Day traffic fatality.
PLP leader 'deeply saddened' by Labour Day tragedy
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis says he is deeply saddened and upset by the lives lost when a truck hit persons marching during the Labour Day parade.
Paul Belizaire sentenced to 25 years for armed robbery of Barry and Sheena Johnson
Paul Belizaire was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for the armed robbery of Barry and Sheena Johnson on Thursday in the Supreme Court in Grand Bahama.
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Off-duty police officer injured in shooting
A POLICE officer is recovering in hospital after being shot by men he pursued while off-duty early Thursday morning.
Fee increases on government services
SEVERAL amendments tabled in the House of Assembly Wednesday proposed fee increases on government services, including character certificates, finger printing and vehicle chassis checks.
Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.
Turnquest defends VAT hike
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest defended the government’s Value Added Tax (VAT) hike plan during a press conference on Thursday.
First steps to be taken for catastrophic care insurance
THE Minnis administration will introduce the first phase of its Catastrophic Care Insurance Plan in the upcoming fiscal year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest announced yesterday. It’s not clear what provisions have been
